Chisholm; Minnesota Discovery Center expansion and renovation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 579 provides $8.15 million in state funding for the expansion and renovation of the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. The bill directly affects the center’s operations by authorizing funds for physical upgrades, including ADA compliance improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, window/door replacement, and infrastructure repairs. Key provisions include appropriating bond proceeds to the Iron Range resources commissioner for construction and enabling the state to issue up to $8.15 million in bonds to cover these costs. The funding will support facility improvements to better serve the public through the center’s museum programs.